This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. In the first days after Pam Bondi was appointed attorney general last year, the Department of Justice began shutting down pending criminal cases at a record pace. The cases included an investigation into a Virginia nursing home with a recent record of patient abuse; probes of […]
Former County Assessor Scott Shipman defeated Councilwoman Mary West by a wide margin. Downtown will be represented by Chris Kyle, who defeated incumbent Bill Otto by a single vote.
Health officials are warning about a dangerous new drug emerging in the U.S. supply—medetomidine, also known on the street as “rhino tranq”—that may significantly increase the risk of overdose, especially when mixed with other substances.
Proposition S has passed in St. Louis County, opening the door for hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the Ferguson-Florissant School District in the coming years.
Thomas Saggese hit a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 7-6 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Dozens of people are now scrambling to find a place to stay after a major police raid shut down a condemned apartment complex in south St. Louis. Tenants say they were never properly warned and are demanding answers.
EDWARDSVILLE – This week’s Edwardsville City Council meeting marked a ceremonious evening for Edwardsville first responders. Cole Schrage was officially sworn in as the city’s newest Fire Lieutenant on April 7, 2026. City Clerk Michelle Boyer administered his Oath of Office. At the same meeting, Edwardsville Police Officer Wesley Nolden and EMT/Paramedic Chris Hartsoe were presented with VFW Public Servant Awards. VFW Post 1299 Quartermaster Larry Miller highlighted the
MACOUPIN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Macoupin County man was arrested earlier this month and is now facing charges for possessing and sharing child sexual abuse materials. Illinois State Police searched 48-year-old James Barnard's home on April 1. He was taken into custody on-scene, in the 200 block of North Harrison Street in Girard. Special [...]
If voters reject the measure, the tax would be phased out over the next 10 years, forcing City Hall to either replace the revenue with another source or make deep cuts to services.